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What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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Chip stocks shed more than $1 trillion as selloff hits companies powering AI boom
Nvidia, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics have led the selloff since market close on Friday.
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Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.
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Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".
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Ukraine has found a new pressure point in Russia’s wartime economy
Ukraine's drone attacks on Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries have ratcheted up the pressure on Moscow's wartime economy.
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Oil jumps after Iran attempts ‘surprise attack’; chip stocks slump further as AI sell-off continues – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe UK’s competition watchdog has opened an investigation into Microsoft over concerns that its customers may have been misled about their Microsoft 365 subscription options.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said its investigation would focus on changes made to Microsoft 365 plans, which provide access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the AI tool Copilot.People across the UK rely on Microsoft 365, whether they’re studying, sending emails or managing household finances.At a time when household budgets are squeezed, it’s important that people are clear on the price and the subscription plans available, so they can find the right deal for them.“H1 2026 demonstrates that we are on track to deliver material financial improvement this year compared with 2025. Q2 2026 total wholesale volumes increased by 43% compared to the prior year period as our focus on smoothing production cadence materialised, with core retail volumes continuing to run ahead of supply.” Continue reading...
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Warren probes Pentagon program to hire highly paid private sector workers
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said she is concerned about a Pentagon program to pay high salaries to Wall Street recruits.
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Uefa has to show backbone: concrete action can make Fifa’s World Cup plans untenable | Nick Ames
European football has shown an increased willingness to talk tough with Fifa but words can only be wielded so many times• FA joins criticism of Fifa plan to sell off World Cup stakesAs the World Cup neared its conclusion one leading figure in European football pondered how Gianni Infantino might attempt to rinse away the damaging stain of the Folarin Balogun scandal. It all came down to money. “He will just announce more funds for everyone,” was the gist, although the tournament passed without any explanation of how Fifa would carve up its record $15bn (£11.2bn) haul.That was the tip of the iceberg. Infantino’s plan to sell chunks of the World Cup to private investors, announced nine days after the final, has sent shockwaves around the sport and left senior personnel scrambling. There is little time for a coordinated response given Fifa, at the height of what passes for football’s holiday period, has given FAs until 19 September to decide whether to accept the initial $20m (£15m) payment that would effectively count as endorsement of the new scheme. Continue reading...
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Greggs sales jump as iced matcha lattes and chicken rolls become heatwave hits
Rise to £1.1bn in first six months of year for bakery chain largely down to opening of new storesIced matcha lattes and a bigger range of salads and chicken rolls helped Greggs to boost its sales during the string of summer heatwaves, as the bakery chain continues to expand across the UK.Total sales at Britain’s biggest fast food business rose to £1.1bn for the first six months of the year, 7.2% higher than the same period a year earlier. Continue reading...
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IPL’s value soars past $20bn to rival NFL as one of world sport’s biggest brands
Two big franchise deals power 10.3% increaseIPL second only to NFL in per-match brand valueThe Indian Premier League’s value has surged to an estimated $20.6bn (£15.5bn), boosted by ownership deals involving two of its biggest franchises, according to a report by the investment bank Houlihan Lokey.The T20 competition’s value rose 10.3% over the past year, underlining its position as one of the world’s most valuable sports brands, it said. “On a per-match basis, only the NFL ranks ahead of the IPL globally,” it added. Continue reading...
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Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.
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UBS CEO says the AI pullback is healthy — but there’s a bigger risk investors should watch
The Swiss banking gian reported pre-tax profits of $3.6 billion for the quarter, as CEO Sergio Ermotti warned of geopolitical volatility ahead.
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FA joins criticism of Fifa plan to sell off World Cup stakes to private investors
FA in talks with other European associationsOptions include boycott and potential breakawayMembers given 19 September deadline to opt inThe Football Association has joined Uefa in condemning Fifa’s plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.In a statement released on Wednesday morning the FA said they have yet to see any details of the controversial proposals, and expressed grave concerns over Fifa’a governance. Continue reading...
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Oil jumps as U.S.-Iran resume strikes after a brief pause
Oil rose sharply amid renewed tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an attack on U.S. forces using ballistic missiles.
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Heathrow passengers face higher fares as airport can recover early expansion plan costs
CAA says airport can recoup £320m through higher airline charges, which are usually passed on to travellersHeathrow passengers face decades of higher fares after the airport was given permission to recover early costs from developing its expansion plan.The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced it had permitted Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) to recoup £320m spent on its proposal to build a third runway since the start of last year. Continue reading...
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OpenAI says its rogue AI tried to hack other companies
The out-of-control AI found four logins which allowed it to access multiple unnamed online services.
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SK Hynix shares tank as exponential earnings growth fails to satisfy AI-charged expectations
SK Hynix shares fell as exponential profit and revenue growth failed to meet analysts' lofty expectations for a darling of the artificial intelligence sector.
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Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money
UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.
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Iran launches surprise ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces in the Middle East
Centcom in a post on X said that the attack originated from Iran, but all missiles were intercepted.
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Datacentre projects could face fees for grid access to ease connection queue, Ofgem says
Energy regulator’s plan would mean upfront fees or financial security via letters of credit, bonds or cash depositsDatacentre projects in Britain will be forced to put down significant upfront fees to secure an energy connection under proposals to ease an electricity grid logjam.Ofgem, the sector watchdog, said there were 315 datacentres currently queueing to connect up, representing 73GW of demand. This is almost 30GW above the entire country’s peak energy demand of 45GW. Continue reading...
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BTS' concerts have been so successful, it’s now bad for its own agency’s shares
Shares of Hybe tanked 16.09% on Tuesday, marking its worst day since June 2022. It then extended losses to tumble as much as 16.31% on Wednesday.
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1975: The world's first shop for left-handers
A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.
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Minister apologizes as Korean leveraged ETF investors nurse heavy losses amid chip stock rout
Korean retail investors have racked up heavy losses from leveraged bets on stocks, following rule changes earlier this year.
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Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
PM’s vocational model also takes inspiration from former education secretary Kenneth Baker’s visionAndy Burnham’s plans to put academic and technical education routes on an equal footing in England have been welcomed by many, but none were more enthusiastic than the former Conservative minister Kenneth Baker.“I’m very impressed with what he has said,” the 91-year-old former education secretary, home secretary and Conservative party chair told the Guardian. “It’s a very significant announcement. I’m going to try to persuade the Conservative party to support this.” Continue reading...
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CNBC Daily Open: Banking beats, SK Hynix sinks and surprise attack rattles oil
Big banks in Europe beat expectations, but tech stays in the doldrums and oil prices surge after a surprise strike against U.S. forces.
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‘Ask the right questions’: what you need to know before buying shares
Whether it is SpaceX or a bank, getting the right facts about a firm can offer vital insights before you invest in itWhen Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched on to the stock market, tens of thousands of Britons clamoured to buy a stake, putting the spotlight on DIY investing.Going it alone and buying shares in individual companies can be rewarding, but also risky. Unless you have a huge amount of cash, you are likely to end up investing in far fewer companies than if you invested in a fund. This means you are more exposed to the ups and downs of those companies’ fortunes. Continue reading...
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Britain tried war bonds before — and savers paid the price
Proposals for the U.K. to finance extra spending on defense by issuing "war bonds" may bring back some unhappy memories.
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How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.
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Unauthorised airport car park grows despite stop notice
Customers says they returned from their holidays to find their cars damaged and dirty.
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'Why we are rescuing unpicked blackberries'
Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says.
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Animal sanctuary facing closure due to hot weather
The sanctuary in Devon sees money problems because of "astronomical" bills because of hot weather.
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Why America's super rich have embraced the appeal of British soccer teams
American investors now control more than half the Premier League. CNBC examines why U.K. soccer clubs have become attractive long-term assets.
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Organic eggs have worse impact on climate than eggs from caged chickens
Adopting organic free-range model in UK could lead to greenhouse emissions equivalent to 2,316,000 tonnes of CO2, study suggestsOrganic eggs are twice as bad for the climate as eggs from chickens living in cages, research suggests.According to the study, switching the UK’s entire egg production to an organic free-range model would lead to greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 2,316,000 tonnes of CO2 (tCO2e), while production through a fully caged system would emit 1,184,000 tCO2e. Continue reading...
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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.
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Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law to ban 'nudify' apps
Elon Musk's xAI, now owned by SpaceX, is challenging a law that would ban so-called nudify apps in Minnesota
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Trump, DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83.3M defamation award to E. Jean Carroll
The Supreme Court recently rejected President Donald Trump's bid to hear his appeal of another $5 million verdict in favor of Carroll.
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Senate sets up votes to sanction Russia for Ukraine war
The sanctions target Russian officials, oligarchs, their family members, foreign persons, Russian banks and financial institutions and the Russian shadow fleet.
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The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse
People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.
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How to keep your Claude chats and Google files private
Some ‘private’ chats and docs are showing up on search engines. Here’s how to protect yoursUsers of Anthropic’s Claude chatbot were surprised over the weekend to learn that some of their conversations may be discoverable on search engines like Google and Bing. The revelation is raising questions about how much control people actually have over what they share online.Anthropic allows Claude users to create public links to their chat threads, which gives anyone with the link the ability to view their conversations – similar to sharing options on apps like Google Docs. But what users may not have realized was that means their Claude conversations, however sensitive or personal, could show up in public search results. Continue reading...
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Adolescence or The Traitors? Netflix neck-and-neck with BBC as British viewers’ go-to
Amid slowing streaming market, Netflix still produces hits that help make it default service for quarter of BritonsNetflix is neck-and-neck with the BBC as the default service Britons turn to when they switch on their TV, according to research.The home of Adolescence and KPop Demon Hunters is now the first port of call for 26% of viewers, Ofcom found. The national broadcaster is narrowly behind, as the go-to for 25% of audiences.. Continue reading...
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Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for
Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".
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Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.
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'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.
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Ford raises guidance after Q2 earnings beat, says F-Series recovery is on track
Ford cited operational improvements, resilient vehicle pricing and a high sales mix of profitable products for its performance and the improved guidance.
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eBay agrees $56m settlement with bloggers over harassment case
Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter.
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Apple becomes second $5tn company as investors flee AI stocks
Share price rally driven by strong product demand as well as decision to sit out AI spending race, amid wider tech sell-offApple has become only the second company to pass the $5tn valuation mark, as it benefited from investors fleeing AI and semiconductor stocks amid a wider tech sell-off.The iPhone maker’s shares hit a session high of $342.89 on Tuesday, giving it a market capitalisation of $5.04tn (£3.78tn), then eased back down to $340.08 – around the $5tn mark. Continue reading...
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AMD, Intel and Micron extend losses as chip stocks get clobbered
Semiconductor stocks fell on Tuesday, extending a rout in chipmakers after another weak session on Wall Street.
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Apple touches $5 trillion market cap for first time
The jockeying between Apple and Nvidia reflects a debate about the future of AI that has preoccupied investors this summer.
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Is the World Cup for sale? Here’s what Fifa’s plans mean and what happens next | Paul MacInnes
Gianni Infantino is under fire from Uefa over plans to sell off commercial rights for the tournament but he says they are ‘about the democratisation of football worldwide’A week after the World Cup finished, Fifa has yet to announce whether Argentina will be punished for the violence seen on the pitch at the end of the final. What it has been able to do, however, is devise an entirely new way of running international football, which – in the words of its president, Gianni Infantino – “is about the democratisation of football worldwide”. It is also an idea to allow private investors to take a stake in Fifa’s competitions and potentially make money from the World Cup. Continue reading...
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Elon Musk stocks take $1.5 trillion hit with fresh test in SpaceX lockup ahead
It's been a rough month for Elon Musk, if there is such a thing for the world's richest man.
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Ebay and ex-executives to pay $55.7m to couple sent cockroaches in harassment campaign
Bloggers David and Ina Steiner were stalked by eBay executives over their critical coverage of the companyEbay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7m to resolve a lawsuit by a Massachusetts couple who fell victim to a bizarre stalking and harassment campaign carried out by several of its employees in retaliation for their coverage of the e-commerce company in a newsletter they publish.David and Ina Steiner announced the settlement late on Monday, bringing an end to a case they filed in 2021 in Boston federal court after several former eBay employees were prosecuted for targeting them in a cyberstalking campaign that involved sending the couple cockroaches, fly larvae and a bloody Halloween pig mask. Continue reading...
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U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve faces stress as emergency releases strain old infrastructure
The reserve has an authorized storage capacity of 714 million barrels, according to the Department of Energy.
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44 states are aligned on one thing in their fight against prediction markets. It's about sports wagering
The letter is part of the commission’s public comment period for the first draft of its proposed rule on regulating prediction markets.
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Ella Baron on Andy Burnham’s plans for youth employment – cartoon
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GSK heads to Cambridge with long-awaited positive vibes | Nils Pratley
Pharmaceutical company’s move to new £400m research centre accompanied by encouraging news for shareholders“A vote of confidence in British business,” trumpeted Andy Burnham, seizing the political gift of GSK splashing out £400m on a shiny new research and development centre in Cambridge.For positive vibes, it definitely beats the early pharma news his predecessor as prime minister received. That was the painful tale of how AstraZeneca, frustrated by indecision in the Treasury, cancelled its intended £450m expansion of a vaccine plant in Speke in Liverpool. Continue reading...
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Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Some parents on benefits lose income if their children take on apprenticeships.
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Burnham bounce: Labour overtake Reform in polls – The Latest
Labour has overtaken Reform UK this week for the first time since March last year, according to multiple polls. The ‘Burnham bounce’ comes two weeks into Andy Burnham’s tenure in No 10, during which he has made major announcements on the cost of living and localised education to reduce youth unemployment, and an announcement on social care is expected soon. Is this a turning point for the beleaguered Labour government – or simply a honeymoon for the new PM? Lucy Hough speaks to senior political correspondent Peter Walker. Continue reading...
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Labour MP suing Elon Musk’s xAI says chatbot added own fake abusive content
Jess Asato’s particulars of claim states Grok added explicit sexual material users had not asked forA Labour MP who is taking legal action against Elon Musk’s xAI company over fake sexualised images created by Grok says the AI tool was instructed to operate with “no restrictions on adult sexual content or offensive content”.Jess Asato’s lawyers published her particulars of claim in the case on Tuesday, which included details of publicly posted instructions that the claim says illustrate how Grok was trained to generate harmful sexualised content. Continue reading...
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Shein says it's under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission as it prepares for Hong Kong IPO
Shein disclosed the FTC is investigating its U.S. business, but the nature of the probe is unclear.
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Canadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to US in 2025 after Trump’s return to office
Data shows Canadians have replaced US vacations with other international trips in apparent rebuke to TrumpCanadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to the US in 2025 than in the previous year, as Donald Trump’s hostile policies towards his northern neighbour continue to incur an economic cost, new government data shows.The research also indicates that Canadians are not bucking travel overall and instead have replaced US vacations with other international destinations, in a rebuke to Trump’s tariff regime and the president’s continued musings on annexing Canada. Continue reading...
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Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14 in England, Burnham says
The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
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The future of Wall Street is here as startups and brokers build AI agents to trade 24/7
Brokerages, startups and even retail investors are building AI agents that can help oversee portfolios and automate investing tasks once handled by humans.
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Young people ‘expected’ to engage with new work support, says McFadden
Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary echoes Andy Burnham as he announces funds to stop families in England losing benefitsYoung people will be expected to engage with new support to find work, Pat McFadden has said, as he announced parents receiving benefits could get £4,500 a year if their child starts an apprenticeship.Speaking to the Guardian, the work and pensions secretary echoed the comments of Andy Burnham when he suggested that access to support would be conditional on young people properly participating in the support that would be provided. To help with that, the new funds announced would stop families losing benefits when teenagers take up apprenticeships. Continue reading...
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Blurred front lines: Trump meets Zelenskyy as Ukraine, Iran wars collide
Trump and Zelenskyy meet as the U.S war against Iran and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine have threatened to overlap in recent days.
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Iran hosts Hormuz calls with Saudi Arabia, Oman as Trump hails ‘good talks’
Talks over the Strait of Hormuz continue as Iran's Foreign Ministry discussed the strategically vital maritime passage with Saudi and Omani counterparts.
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Chicken farms and the reality of food production in Britain | Letters
Richard Griffiths and Will Raw respond to an article by George Monbiot in which he argues that industrial poultry farming is killing our riversGeorge Monbiot is wrong in his belief that chicken farms harm rivers (Besieged by lobbyists, will UK ministers protect our ecosystems? No, they’ll chicken out, 23 July). Our farms have no direct contact with the soil and operate under permits issued and regulated by the Environment Agency, giving transparency on how manure is managed on site and where it goes when it leaves.The chicken manure produced in the UK is used either for energy generation or as a fertiliser by other farming sectors. Each destination has full traceability, and manure will often be transported across the country to be used where it is most needed. Continue reading...
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More disruption to rail services in England as heatwave shrinks soil
South Western Railway joins operators in east of England in reducing train speeds and changing timetablesBusiness live – latest updatesPersistent drought conditions caused by the climate crisis are expected to cause further disruption to trains across England, as the lack of rainfall affects the ground supporting railway embankments.On Tuesday, South Western Railway (SWR) became the latest large rail company to announce timetable changes and reduced speeds to cope with the effects of hot and dry weather. Continue reading...
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Visa is cutting 7% of employees in efficiency push as AI reshapes work
Visa plans to cut about 7% of its workforce, or roughly 2,600 employees, as CEO Ryan McInerney seeks to streamline the payments giant.
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Energy prices rise by 19% in a year -report
The Retail Prices Indices and Household Costs Indices inflation statistics have been published.
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The 10 most overcrowded commuter trains revealed
Overall, overcrowding in England and Wales fell slightly last year due to increased capacity, the government says.
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Qantas plane flies for more than 24 hours in record-breaking flight
The o50 landed in Toulouse 24 hours and 24 minutes after leaving Melbourne as airline plans direct London serviceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQantas completed what is believed to be the longest-ever commercial flight when its Airbus jet landed in Toulouse on Tuesday after a flight from Melbourne lasting 24 hours and 24 minutes.The flight, which triggered a surge in online tracking, is part of the airline?s Project Sunrise in which it plans to use a new o50 jet to fly nonstop from Australia to London. Continue reading...
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Indonesian stocks stage massive turnaround, hitting bull market status after clocking a five-year low just last month
Attractive valuations, quick intervention by regulators and a return of foreign investors have helped propel Indonesian stocks reach bull-market status.
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Horror maestro Mike Flanagan joins Henry Cavill on Warhammer adaptations
The director is due to work on scripts based on the popular tabletop hobby, Games Workshop says.
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Is it safe to travel to France and Spain right now?
For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.
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Debate over AI’s future divides Silicon Valley as China gains ground
Open-source questions stir frank discussion – and both sides have clear economic incentives for where they landHello, and welcome to TechScape. This week we’ll be looking at a debate over the future of artificial intelligence that’s dividing the tech industry, as well as how the European Union gave Google a slap on the wrist for anti-competitive behavior. And we’ll also catch you up on the avalanche of lawsuits accusing social media companies of getting young people addicted to their products. Continue reading...
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What you wear can help you get a job - here's how
While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial.
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Chip stocks slide in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors
Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after slumping by 8%.
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Americans feel pinch of continued Iran war: ‘It’s screwed everything up’
Whether in favor of or against the US-Israel war on Iran, people across the country are left holding the bill and wondering on its purposeFive months after the United States and Israel started a historically unpopular war against Iran that was going to supposedly last weeks, the fighting has refused to resolve in victory, defeat or peace. Iran’s supreme leader had been killed in the opening strikes, ceasefires broke down, and the strait of Hormuz has been closed and reopened.For voters interviewed across the country, while the damage may be distant, the residual effects have shown up at the pump, on the grocery bill and in a phone call telling a spouse they have a day to report for deployment. And for a country still absorbing the aftermath of Israel’s war on Gaza – funded to the tune of billions of dollars by the United States – the war in Iran lands on top of an already raw argument about what American power is for. Continue reading...
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China’s reported chip breakthrough comes with some big caveats
China is reportedly producing a key chip tool in a market dominated by ASML. But analysts questioned China's ability to compete with the Dutch giant.
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Europe wildfire in pictures: Gigantic fire cloud engulfing France, Spain regions
A rare wildfire spreading across France's Bordeaux region and has spread to Western Madrid is fire cloud that can generate its own thunderstorms.
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Some people's chats with Claude AI found to be publicly available online
Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.
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We booked a Travelodge but were forced to move hotel after 1am
We told it of our 11pm arrival time but when we got there our room was no longer available as it had ‘overbooked’I booked and paid for a room in the Travelodge London King’s Cross Royal Scot hotel six weeks in advance. It was for myself and my husband, who has heart disease and dementia.I had called the hotel on the day of arrival to advise that we would be checking in at 11pm and was told that was fine. Continue reading...
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Burnham is taking a bold risk by busting the big lie of politics – that change is impossible | Frances Ryan
Unequal capitalist societies survive on the premise that certain things are inevitable. Admit that these are political choices, and who knows what voters will demand?This is the danger zone. The period when one prime minister leaves office and the next takes over can inspire either dread or delight: a few days in which the country forms a gut reaction to the new government.One week on, Andy Burnham has well and truly ditched the slow fatalism that marked Keir Starmer’s early days in power, in favour of the message that help is on the way: from cost of living support to a pledge to end rough sleeping and Monday’s commitment to fix the social care system. Continue reading...
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Cottage pie and glass of red, anyone? Britons shun salad despite heat in ‘reverse comfort eating’
Nostalgic foods like toad-in-the-hole also in demand at Waitrose as people pivot towards familiarity amid climatic and political upheavalForget a crisp salad and glass of chilled rosé. Enervated Britons are seemingly more likely to crave a rich cottage pie and a robust red in heatwaves.In a trend termed “reverse comfort eating”, Waitrose’s cottage pie sales have soared 110% in the last month and South African red wine is up 68% compared with the same period last year. The surprise spike in demand for winter comfort foods also includes retro chicken, bacon and leek pie (up 41%), chicken korma (up 67%) and chicken and ham gratin (68%). Continue reading...
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Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.
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U.S. and Korean tech stocks are now tightly linked — and that could be a worry for investors
The 60-day correlation between the Kospi and Nasdaq 100 recently climbed to about 0.50, its highest level since 2021, according to data provided by Rayliant.
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Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.
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The Ukrainian startup taking the missile fight deep into Russia
Fire Point makes 100 long-range missiles and thousands of drones a month and is vital to Kyiv’s deep-strike capability, says CEO Iryna TerekhUkraine’s leading arms company is manufacturing about 100 long-range Flamingo cruise missiles a month, a rate able to support an enduring campaign of deep strike against targets hundreds of miles inside Russia.Fire Point is also making FP-1 and FP-2 fixed-wing drones at a rate of “hundreds per day”, according to chief executive Iryna Terekh. Manufacturing at scale is restarting after a pause caused by the delay in signing off €90bn of EU lending to Ukraine. Continue reading...
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I risk losing my livelihood because Nissan failed to repair my car
I’m a self-employed driving instructor and I’m running out of cash to hire a replacement dual-control vehicleMy livelihood as a self-employed driving instructor is under threat owing to Nissan’s failure to repair my leased dual-control car.It has been off the road awaiting a spare part for three months, and I’ve now been told it will take at least a further month to arrive. Continue reading...
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How Palantir got into the NHS - podcast
The investigative journalist Lucas Amin reports on how the tech company Palantir won a £330m contract with the NHS … and what happened once its software was introducedHow did Palantir – sometimes described as ‘the world’s scariest company’ – start working with the NHS?The investigative journalist Lucas Amin shares the findings of his and his colleague Peter Geoghegan’s investigation into the tech company and its relationship with the UK’s public health service – and tells a story of controversial politicians, paid-for political access, and shocking loopholes in UK lobbying regulations. Continue reading...
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Will prediction market ‘catch fire’ in UK, replicating US boom?
World Cup and events like Clacton byelection is driving interest in sites such as Polymarket, with UK gamblers easily able to sidestep regulationWith more plot twists than a spy thriller, Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Egypt was one of the World Cup’s most unpredictable matches.But in one living room in Reading, to the astonishment of his 16-year-old son, a football clairvoyant appeared to know exactly what would happen next. Continue reading...
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‘We count every litre’: how Cuba’s energy crisis sparked a daily struggle for water
Power cuts not only leave people in the dark but leave taps dry, forcing millions of Cubans to spend their days fetching water any way they canIn the cramped kitchen of her flat in Havana’s Chinatown, Mirella Martínez pushes an old metal trolley stacked with empty jerrycans. Wiping the sweat from her forehead, she fans herself gently. “It’s so hot!” she says, as the electric fans remain still due to another power outage that has left her flat sweltering in near darkness for hours.Mirella Martínez’s flat in Havana has been without running water for nearly three years Continue reading...
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‘Weekday games were amazing’: pubs toast extra £150m in World Cup sales
England’s progress provides best football-related uplift of recent years, with one pub too packed to host its Dolly Parton tributeLate opening hours and England’s progress to the semi-final of an expanded World Cup helped provide the best football-related uplift of recent years for pubs, figures suggest.Pubs poured 30m extra pints over the course of the tournament compared with a normal trading period, with busy pumps delivering £150m in added sales, according to the British Beer & Pubs Association (BBPA). Continue reading...
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‘I never thought I’d fall for a scam’: the fake Spotify emails that put you at risk of fraud
Criminals send victims to a cloned site that collects login, personal and payment detailsYou have had a Spotify account for years and your credit card is linked for the monthly payments. When an email arrives telling you that your payment couldn’t be processed you are not surprised as the expiry date on the card is soon.“We encountered an issue while processing your recent payment,” it says. “To keep your access active and avoid interruption, please review and update your information.” Continue reading...
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Money Box
What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?
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Can Japan avoid a Liz Truss-style shock as its PM embarks on a giant spending spree?
Sanae Takaichi’s blueprint to inject £1.7tn and double economic growth leaves many investors fearfulInternational investors are asking where Japan’s prime minister will find the ¥370tn (£1.7tn) of extra cash that she wants to invest in 17 industrial sectors by 2040.Such is the scale of spending by Sanae Takaichi’s coalition government that many in her own party fear she is about to blow up the Japanese economy, triggering a Liz Truss-style economic shock. Continue reading...
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Summer holiday car hire: drive a great deal and avoid hidden fees
Unclear terms and expensive extras can turn what seemed like a cheap rental into a costly oneIt is not too late to get a good deal on your holiday car rental, even if you have booked already and are travelling soon. But there are many pitfalls to avoid so that you do not end up paying over the odds.A survey from Which? found that one in eight people who had hired a car in the past two years had ended up paying more than they were first quoted. Continue reading...
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UK savings deals: the heat is on as banks offer up to 8%
Don’t delay in taking advantage of the competition that is pushing up interest rates and increasing choice, experts sayIt is shaping up to be a decent summer for savers as fierce competition among providers pushes up interest rates and increases choice.You can currently get instant- and easy-access accounts that pay up to 5% interest, and fixed-rate savings bonds that pay almost that much. Meanwhile, those looking for a regular savings account can now get up to 8%. Continue reading...
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Andy Burnham opens No 10 North in Manchester – video
The prime minister opened a new government base in Manchester, called No 10 North, intended to signal a shift away from what he said had been decades of economic decision-making centred in London. Heron House is temporarily accommodating No 10 North while a brownfield site just outside the city is being developed where it is expected to relocate permanentlyUK politics live – latest updates Continue reading...
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How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.
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Business Daily
What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks
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What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,
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The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
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This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
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AI and artists can click – a new manifesto for modern creativity
The UK is both an epicentre of global creative industries and a budding AI powerhouse. Here’s how it can balance support for creatives while also embracing technological changesWhat does it mean to be a creator in today’s modern world when artificial intelligence is reshaping relationships between humans and technology?That’s one critical question the UK creative industry has been asking itself as AI rips up traditional conventions on copyright, ownership, effort, and originality. Continue reading...
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New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
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Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
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Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
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AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
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How the High Street became a window on our political instability
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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